At one point in time, the most famous rooster in Ybor was The Colonel. He was so unique - all white with long, flowing feathers. Until one day, an impostor showed up. Not just any impostor - - - THE Impostor! He looked so much like the Colonel, and that's how he got his name! The Imposter is the sweetest boy, and he's so beautiful. When he gets to know you, he greets you with a clumsy run, right up to your feet. But when he doesn't know you, he epitomizes Stranger Danger and keeps a very safe distance.
He was ultimately accepted by some of the ferals, but The Impostor still gives others wide berth. He visits the Centinneal Park flock daily
hoping to share their worms, but usually can be found hanging out on the grounds of the businesses across the street from the park. At one time he found himself in a top management position of the Ybor Vegan Deli, becoming their beloved mascot. All he asked of the Deli is regular handout of salads and abundant cucumber treats! It's been a long time coming, but The Impostor's sweetness and tenacity have been recognized and his popularity soared to the “much appreciated and well loved” status. Although not the usual outcome for newcomers to the streets, The Impostor has successfully joined the ancestors of the many street chickens who have lived in Ybor City since the late 1800's. There is much to admire and learn from our sweet boy.
The Ybor chickens are free roaming street chickens residing, past or present, in Tampa's Ybor City Historic District. The chickens have been here since the 1800's when workers relocated to Tampa from Key West to work in the cigar factories and brought their chickens with them. Although the cigar industry and workers are gone, the descendants of the early chickens remain, along with others who have joined the flock. It's a hard life for them on the busy Tampa streets, but they've adapted and are quite the attraction for visitors and residents alike. We think of them as the jewels of Ybor!
Painting is mounted on a 2" deep wood plaque. It is wired for hanging or can stand alone on a shelf.
**A portion of sales proceeds is donated to the non profit 501(c)3 Ybor Misfits Micro-Sanctuary for rehabilitation and care of the Ybor chickens.
THE IMPOSTER
At one point in time, the most famous rooster in Ybor was The Colonel. He was so unique - all white with long, flowing feathers. Until one day, an impostor showed up. Not just any impostor - - - THE Impostor! He looked so much like the Colonel, and that's how he got his name! The Imposter is the sweetest boy, and he's so beautiful. When he gets to know you, he greets you with a clumsy run, right up to your feet. But when he doesn't know you, he epitomizes Stranger Danger and keeps a very safe distance.
He was ultimately accepted by some of the ferals, but The Impostor still gives others wide berth. He visits the Centinneal Park flock daily
hoping to share their worms, but usually can be found hanging out on the grounds of the businesses across the street from the park. At one time he found himself in a top management position of the Ybor Vegan Deli, becoming their beloved mascot. All he asked of the Deli is regular handout of salads and abundant cucumber treats! It's been a long time coming, but The Impostor's sweetness and tenacity have been recognized and his popularity soared to the “much appreciated and well loved” status. Although not the usual outcome for newcomers to the streets, The Impostor has successfully joined the ancestors of the many street chickens who have lived in Ybor City since the late 1800's. There is much to admire and learn from our sweet boy.
The Ybor chickens are free roaming street chickens residing, past or present, in Tampa's Ybor City Historic District. The chickens have been here since the 1800's when workers relocated to Tampa from Key West to work in the cigar factories and brought their chickens with them. Although the cigar industry and workers are gone, the descendants of the early chickens remain, along with others who have joined the flock. It's a hard life for them on the busy Tampa streets, but they've adapted and are quite the attraction for visitors and residents alike. We think of them as the jewels of Ybor!
Painting is mounted on a 2" deep wood plaque. It is wired for hanging or can stand alone on a shelf.
**A portion of sales proceeds is donated to the non profit 501(c)3 Ybor Misfits Micro-Sanctuary for rehabilitation and care of the Ybor chickens.